Axel Scheffler's Fairy Tales: The Hare and the Hedgehog

A brilliant twist on the much-loved story of The Hare and the Tortoise. , masterfully brought to life by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo. and Zog. When Hare teases Hedgehog about his little legs, Hedgehog is so upset he challenges the long-legged hare to a race. But Hedgehog has. got little legs and can't possibly beat Hare, especially in all his fancy running gear. Together with his wife, can Hedgehog come up with a plan to beat the snooty hare, and prove that hedgehogs are cleverest of all. A well-known children's fairy tale story illustrated by the one and only award-winning superstar, Axel Scheffler. Hardback pocket-size format is perfect for little hands. Part of a new series of fairy tale stories illustrated by Axel Scheffler, published by Scholastic - Goldilocks and the Three Bears. and The Three Little Pigs. are out now. Watch out for Puss in Boots. , which is publishing simultaneously. Translated by Alison Green, author of bestselling picture book Kind. A guaranteed classic, to sit on children's bookshelves and be cherished for years to come.